Tanner Scott said on September 25, 2026, that every out will matter in the playoffs.
Scott praised the Dodgers starter's swing-and-miss ability, saying, "He had a lot of swing and miss stuff." He also told reporters that the starter had "10 11 punch outs," attributing that strikeout total to his own comments.
Scott explained that the bullpen's mindset during a dominant start is to encourage the starter to continue riding his momentum: "keep going, just keep going, ride the wave." He added that the starter prepares carefully, handles his responsibilities and follows a plan, saying, "he goes about his business, takes care of himself."
Scott stated that he was not part of the Dodgers' playoffs in 2025, saying, "2025 I wasn't a part of it." He expressed excitement about reaching October and said the Dodgers should treat every game seriously, seek wins and keep building confidence for the postseason, including by "building off of it."
After the interview, Scott joked with Dave about his beard and a fragrance called Citrus and Cedar. Scott also refused to walk, saying, "I'm not walking. It's unsafe." The Dodgers' stated outlook is to win their remaining games and carry that confidence into the postseason.